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Okay here we go, this is for new lizard pet(s) I'll give u info for the right species!
1. I am only 13 and my parents have already oked one lizard and i might be able to get another. Lets do the first lizard!
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2. I have been saving up money (have about $50 from doing extra chores and money i have found, for about a month )
3. I want something not too expensive to buy, under $100 for the animal.
4. I want a Lizard at least 12", but not over 3 feet(SVL)
5. I have kept Anoles, skinks, garter snakes, geckoes, turtles, so Im not a beginner but not an expert.
6. Mainly Insectovores, due to little brother keeping mice and rats.
7. I want something hardy, something i can handle and chill out with.
8. Something not too aggressive, like i said before i want to handle it!
9. Something thats not too high matience. I want something that i can get too everyday, do what i need to do, feed it , and be done with maintaining, not like im on 24 hr watch for anything thats a slightly out of order.( i do have school)
10. Something that i could find at an expo, not too exotic.

Species i was looking at:
Savannah Monitor
Blue-Tongue Skink

Not able to get:
Bearded Dragon

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Species #2

1. Something that can be kept in less than a 20 Gallon Tank(prolly ten gallon for just one)
2.Again Insectovorus
3. Under $25
4. Something i can watch, doesnt need to be handled,(but if it does its a bonus)
5. Something relatively easy to find.
6. Over 6" but under 12"

Species i was looking into:
none yet

Species not able to get:
Leopeard Gecko
Anole

i was also lookin into chams, but be sure to read my first post!

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0.0.1 Bearded Dragon
0.0.1 Life Partner
1.0 Crazy dog

i realesed alot of them becuze they were wild caught the turtle we couldnt take with us so we had to give it up.

WHy can't you find bearded dragons? They are available in most areas, though most of the colour morphs may sell for more than $100 but should be able to find a normal phase for alot less. Most reptile shows should have them.

Other than bearded dragons, a crested gecko would fit in a 20 gal tank fine and are pretty good with handling. They are mostly noctorunal so you would have time to see it after school and maybe even before. However crested geckos don't get 12" though...typically around 10" in size but are darn cute.

Fat tailed geckos could be another option...I don't think they get much bigger than a leo, but can't say for sure as I am not familier with them.

Other lizards Ihave seen that are around 1-2' in size is the plated lizard. No clue on their care requirements though.

OK, in your price range, a blue-tongued skink is out. For the amount of care you want to give, and the price you probably AREN'T willing to spend on up-keep and caging, a Savannah monitor is NOT for you. Plus, the Savannah monitors for sale are wild-caught.

A bearded dragon or leopard/fat-tailed gecko sound about what you're describing, and possibly some of the smaller species of plated lizards. But, remember that a dragon or plated will need a 55 gallon as a minimum. Baby dragons are often for sale for less than $100 at a reptile show. If you can find a captive bred Schneider's skink, that might be OK.

For your second species, you might consider a Tokay gecko - not to be handled, and will need at least a 20 gallon tank. I don't know if you can find them captive bred, though.

Katrina

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Posted by: LizardLuva at Sat Oct 18 19:15:50 2003
Okay here we go, this is for new lizard pet(s) I'll give u info for the right species!
1. I am only 13 and my parents have already oked one lizard and i might be able to get another. Lets do the first lizard!
2. I have been saving up money (have about $50 from doing extra chores and money i have found, for about a month )
3. I want something not too expensive to buy, under $100 for the animal.
4. I want a Lizard at least 12", but not over 3 feet(SVL)
5. I have kept Anoles, skinks, garter snakes, geckoes, turtles, so Im not a beginner but not an expert.
6. Mainly Insectovores, due to little brother keeping mice and rats.
7. I want something hardy, something i can handle and chill out with.
8. Something not too aggressive, like i said before i want to handle it!
9. Something thats not too high matience. I want something that i can get too everyday, do what i need to do, feed it , and be done with maintaining, not like im on 24 hr watch for anything thats a slightly out of order.( i do have school)
10. Something that i could find at an expo, not too exotic.

Species i was looking at:
Savannah Monitor
Blue-Tongue Skink

Not able to get:
Bearded Dragon

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Species #2

1. Something that can be kept in less than a 20 Gallon Tank(prolly ten gallon for just one)
2.Again Insectovorus
3. Under $25
4. Something i can watch, doesnt need to be handled,(but if it does its a bonus)
5. Something relatively easy to find.
6. Over 6" but under 12"

Species i was looking into:
none yet

Species not able to get:
Leopeard Gecko
Anole

my mom doesnt like bearded dragons, thats why. I just didnt want an animal that would cost $400 then having to go get supplies, matience isnt too much of a big finacial factor. I have always loved iguanas, so has my mom, ive taken care of one when my friend was on vacation. I will also be building a custom cage. I will be getting a baby, so i would contribute my time and effort into raising and taming the lizard, that means that wild-caught isnt AS big as a factor. It doesnt have to be insectovore anymore. I do not want a Urmostyx either, Thanks!

Why doesn't your mom like bearded dragons? They are very calm lizards, handle easily, don't get too big.

Don't forget with an iguana, you also have to include the cost of a yearly vet visit - x-rays and blood work are recommended each year and cost about $150 per visit - the UVB bulbs, and the fact that you'll be making a fresh salad each day. Also, why get a baby? If you can build a custom enclosure, why not adopt? Of course, many places still have babies for adoption, if you look around.

Also, the wild caught issue isn't as much for you, it's FOR THE LIZARD and the inhumane treatment that befalls wild-caught reptiles during capture and transport to a warehouse and then a pet store.

Katrina

Posted by: LizardLuva at Mon Oct 20 15:50:47 2003
my mom doesnt like bearded dragons, thats why. I just didnt want an animal that would cost $400 then having to go get supplies, matience isnt too much of a big finacial factor. I have always loved iguanas, so has my mom, ive taken care of one when my friend was on vacation. I will also be building a custom cage. I will be getting a baby, so i would contribute my time and effort into raising and taming the lizard, that means that wild-caught isnt AS big as a factor. It doesnt have to be insectovore anymore. I do not want a Urmostyx either, Thanks!

Since someone else just posted about collared lizards, those might be in the size, price range, and managability that you described.

Katrina